2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rear Quarter Trim Removal

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  • August 8, 2013 at 9:57 pm #43963

    How do you remove the rear quarter trim (black) around the glass or is it part of the window?

    I need to paint the rear quarter + rear passenger door and would like to remove these pieces.

    There is not enough of a gap between the back of the trim piece and the body of the car to mask and hit with paint.

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    August 8, 2013 at 10:43 pm #43964

    Its encapsulated glass, it needs to be cut out (like a windshield, held it with urethane)

    August 9, 2013 at 8:13 am #43973

    Part of glass newer ones have 3 clips to align it that u have to cut threw

    August 9, 2013 at 9:34 pm #43984

    What is done in practice?

    Is the window removed for paint or would something like 3M Trim Masking tape be sufficient? I only need to scuff the area and hit with clear.

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    August 10, 2013 at 3:09 am #43989

    [quote=”deadchane” post=32685]What is done in practice?

    Is the window removed for paint or would something like 3M Trim Masking tape be sufficient? I only need to scuff the area and hit with clear.

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    Every shop is a little different, but pretty much everywhere I have worked, we would remove glass like that. If the 3M trim tape (or other methods) work, then obviously removal isn’t necessary.

    I haven’t worked on the older body style Grand Cherokee in a while, so I don’t know if the trim is flexible enough to use the trim tape. Some shops would just mask around it with 3/4″ tape. If you wind up doing that be careful not to over mask and try to get a piece of sandpaper wedged between the body and trim so you can sand it really well.

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